Chanel Natural Finish Pressed Powder in Naturel

I may not be able to afford a Chanel 2.55, but by George, I can buy the makeup! Okay, this is one of the very, very few instances (thank God for that, or else I’d be utterly broke) that I actually bought something purely because of the brand, luxury and look. It was a spur-of-the-moment-having-a-crappy-day-need-retail-therapy [...]

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Tine’s Beauty Profile

Seeing the way the girls at So Loverly come up with their beauty profiles, and Connie too, I’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and come up with my own beauty profile. This would hopefully make it easier for you to know the condition of my skin, what skincare product I’m currently using and makeup [...]

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What’s In My Makeup Bag? (March ’09)

Reader Crystal wanted to know what’s in my makeup bag. I did a post on this last July, and looking back, there wasn’t much of a change in what I carry with me on a daily basis. Funny enough, the only bit of makeup I bring around with me are lipgloss and lipstick. It might [...]

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Chanel Workshop @ Myer, Chadstone

A couple of weeks ago, when I was at the Chanel counter at Myer checking out the Tweed blush collection, I was invited to sign up for a skincare and makeup workshop. Apparently Chanel does not do many of these workshops, so I jumped at the chance. I had to pay $50 as a booking [...]

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Paula’s Choice Barely There Sheer Matte Tint SPF 20

After reading Paula Begoun’s Don’t Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me, I couldn’t help but wonder if her own products, Paula’s Choice, are really that good. She highlights most, if not all, of them as Paula’s Picks. Maybe it’s just me, but I find that a little unethical, to be promoting her own stuff [...]

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